Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater vs Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
A faithful remake versus an original twist on swordplay — which one respects your time and reflexes?
Updated 18d ago
Every line, boss and ladder from Snake Eater survives intact with modern controls — but at $70 with UE5 stutter and no Boss Rush, wait for a sale.
Dethrones the old PS2-era Onimusha — four defensive options and the risk-reward Issen counter make this the sharpest sword-combat Capcom has shipped since Sekiro.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 8; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 8.
| Measure | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater | Onimusha: Way Of The Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Value Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater wins on value | ||
| Price now | $37.41 −25% · Fanatical | $57.37 −18% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $27.99 | $56.69 |
| Cost / hour | $3.07/hr $37.41 · 12 h main story | — |
| Off its low | +34% low was Jul 2026 | +1% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 12 h | — |
| Health Onimusha: Way Of The Sword wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 83% 19k reviews | 90% 23k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 82% 492 votes · vs 83% lifetime | 89% 13k votes · vs 90% lifetime |
| Peak players | 1,291 Aug 2026 · ↑ 38% MoM | — Not yet charted |
| All-time peak | 14,757 Sep 2025 · now at 9% | — |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 8 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
The faithful recreation—every line, boss, and the ladder intact—plus the new graphics and audio are what the 100+ hour fans praise.
UE5 performance stutter and missing Boss Rush from Subsistence are the key frictions long-time players flag.
from our August 2026 verdict
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
The Issen counter's risk-reward is the hook fans can't stop mentioning — four defensive options, one sword, every fight teaching you a new angle.
The point of no return silently locks out upgrade hubs — a perma-lockout 34-hour reviewers hit and can't forgive.
from our September 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater if
- You've never played Snake Eater and want the classic with modern controls.
- You're short on time and want a tight 12-hour campaign.
- You're okay with waiting for a price drop before buying.
Pick Onimusha: Way Of The Sword if
- You're a parry aficionado who wants a fresh challenge beyond Sekiro.
- You value polished PC performance with a built-in benchmark.
- You're ready to spend over $50 for an original combat experience.
Bottom line
Pick Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for a nostalgic stealth story, unless you crave innovative parry mechanics and smoother tech, then choose Onimusha: Way Of The Sword.
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